discourage

Higher pricing for AI could discourage the rapid adoption of it for business, science or shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Fiber helps discourage bacteria from consuming proteins in the gut's protective mucus, while Prif provides an alternative source of nutrients that supports the production of healthier metabolites.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

I don’t mean to discourage lofty goals, but we’ve been let down time after time, feeding cynicism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

One message reads: "Stop stigma, choose support. Stigma can discourage people from reporting symptoms or cooperating with response teams."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The warehouse was in a newly built industrial section of Compton, far enough from coffee shops and hot dog stands to discourage most of us from going out to eat.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

Both processes could potentially help create an intestinal environment that discourages certain harmful bacteria and infections.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Criminalising suicide attempts discourages people from seeking urgent help, said Kingsley Okonoda, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Jos.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

It’s a grim idea, that our hope is in a tool that discourages in-depth reading and a long-shot hypothetical strategy—both of which rely on technology known for sowing confusion.

From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026

Canadian and Mexican officials as well as members of Congress saw this coming, warning during the original hearings that a mandatory review clause would create the uncertainty that discourages investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Any system that constricts teachers—holds them to small-bore metrics, punishes them for forces outside their control, discourages their creativity and spontaneity, chips away at their humanity—is a bad system.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

“I think the greatest danger we have in this moment is being demoralized and being discouraged and not claiming our power — our vote is our power.”

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

She claimed university officials discouraged her from going to the police and handled the matter internally.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

They kept Warren out of strategy sessions and discouraged him from making the case he wanted to make.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

They were getting discouraged when no potential buyers showed up.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

When I admitted how discouraged I felt about not finding Mom, Ray said we’ve ruled out things and that’s an important part of the process.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Conventional wisdom suggests such discouraging numbers would depress turnout.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

The UAW claimed that Mercedes engaged in unfair labor practices by allegedly disciplining a worker for union activity and discouraging workers from unionizing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

DollyFest organiser Danny Nozell, the founder and CEO of CTK Enterprises, said the estate is not discouraging people from celebrating Dolly in whatever ways they choose, but Parton did not want a traditional memorial.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Offensive line coach Butch Barry must quickly figure out his unit’s direction, as Week 1 of the regular season is less than a month away and Biadasz’s health status appears discouraging.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

For Curly it had been another long, discouraging day.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen